I don't want to comment too much on this discussion, though I find it very interesting. So I have two quick points.

One drive it before you disregard it. It is quite impressive and I have driven an SVT 2.5 powered Focus for comparison.

Second some info to digest Size/Space concerns.

Contour

Front Headroom: 39 in.
Rear Headroom: 35 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 53.9 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 53.9 in.
Front Hip Room: 50.7 in.
Rear Hip Room: 45.5 in.
Front Leg Room: 43 in.
Rear Leg Room: 25 in.
Maximum Luggage Capacity: 13.9 cu.ft.
Maximum Seating: 4


ZX3

Front Headroom: 39.3 in.
Rear Headroom: 38.7 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 53.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 53.5 in.
Front Hip Room: 49.4 in.
Rear Hip Room: 49.5 in.
Front Leg Room: 43.1 in.
Rear Leg Room: 37.6 in.
Maximum Luggage Capacity: 18.5 cu.ft.
Maximum Cargo Capacity: NA
Maximum Seating: 4

Troy

93 Cobra
#4336 of 4993
built 6/10/93

93 SHO ATX
built 6/8/93